Opinion

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Alatti interviews the Conservative PCC for Northamptonshire examining progress on his crime plan, value for money and some notable controversies.

OPINION: Gary Mason argues that the serious shortcomings of the Bedfordshire police precept referendum may preclude their use in future.

OPINION: Bernard Rix, CEO of CoPaCC, shares his experience of the referendum as a resident taking part.

OPINION: Bernard Rix, CEO of CoPaCC, gives his reaction to a night of election drama.

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Alatti talks to Christopher Salmon, PCC of the largest and most sparsely populated police force area in England and Wales, about the future of PCCs after the General Election and his priorities and achievements locally.

Exclusive: Kevin Hurley, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey talks to Royston Martis about the performance of PCCs, the future of PCCs and how the upcoming General Election could affect police governance.

OPINION: Steve White, Chair of the Police Federation of England & Wales, explains the importance of partnership in policing with a backdrop of austerity and cuts to policing resources.